Hand — RadAtlas

Quick technique

kVp

55–60

mAs

2–4

SID

40 in

Grid

No

Detector

Standard DR detector or 24x30 cm field.

Breath

Not critical.

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Patient position

Seated, hand pronated on IR.

Part position

Palm down, fingers slightly spread.

Central ray

Perpendicular to 3rd MCP.

TechniqueDefault

kVp

55–60

mAs

2–4

SID

40 in

Grid

No

Breath

Not critical.

Detector

Standard DR detector or 24x30 cm field.

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Anatomy coverage

Distal phalanges through ~1 in of distal radius/ulna.

Tech pearls

Spread fingers — soft tissue must not overlap.

Image evaluation

Open MCP and IP joints
No rotation of phalanges
Soft tissue and trabecular detail visible

Common mistakes

Closed MCP joints

Why: Hand arched up off IR.

Fix: Press the hand flat against the receptor.

Trauma modifications

For suspected boxer's fracture, ensure oblique opens up MC heads.

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